Terry Bond Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 As promised, here is a list of the 2005 AACA Website Awards. Note that (MWM) indicates those who received the coveted Master Web Master award. I'd also like to recognize Judy Edwards - not only did she win a Master Editor award, she received a Master Web Master Award for her Region site, and got the SPARK PLUG Award for all her hard work on the AACA Junior's website!!! Take a look at these sites and see how you too can "kick it up a notch" and get your name called next year in Philly! Certificates and Master Webmaster plaques not picked up in Philly will be mailed. Congratulations to everyone, apologies if I've mis-spelled any names! TerryREGION/CHAPTER NAME WEBMASTER AWARDAlabama MUSCLE SHOALS REGION James McCollum DISTINCTIONNORTH ALABAMA REGION Doug Swartz MERITAlaska ANTIQUE AUTO MUSHERS OF ALASKA REGION Gary Stoops DISTINCTIONArizona TUCSON REGION Roy Ireland EXCELLENCECalifornia ANTELOPE VALLEY REGION Julie Smith DISTINCTIONREDWOOD EMPIRE REGION Rich Williams MERITConnecticut CONNECTICUT VALLEY REGION Steven Losaw EXCELLENCE (MWM)Delaware BRANDYWINE REGION Dick Hodgson DISTINCTIONFlorida AZALEA REGION Larry Gaynor MERITCAPE CANAVERAL REGION Art Griffin/Rich Lancaster MERITFLORIDA WEST COAST REGION Lois Blackard DISTINCTIONFORT LAUDERDALE REGION Jim Ewing/Dave Mason MERITVENICE CHAPTER Brett Thomas MERITSOUTH FLORIDA REGION Bob Squire EXCELLENCETALLAHASSEE REGION Bob Love EXCELLENCE (MWM)VOLUSIA REGION Norm Echelberry DISTINCTIONWHEELS IN MOTION FLAGLER COUNTY REGION William"Bill" Fulford DISTINCTIONILLINOIS ILLINOIS REGION Jim McDonald EXCELLENCE (MWM)INDIANA LOWER OHIO VALLEY REGION Jay Wolfe MERITLOUISIANA LOUISIANA REGION Rob Woodard MERITCONTRABAND CHAPTER MARYLAND CHESAPEAKE REGION John Packard DISTINCTIONHARFORD REGION Bruce Wheeler EXCELLENCEMASON-DIXON REGION Steve Young MERITMINNESOTA MINNESOTA REGION Brian Freed DISTINCTIONCAPITOL CITY CHAPTER MINNESOTA REGION Debra Freed DISTINCTIONCENTRAL CHAPTER NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANITE REGION Andy Daubenspeck DISTINCTIONNEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY REGION Bill Pritchett MERITNEW YORK GENESEE VALLEY ANTIQUE CAR SOCIETY RGN Fred Burton,Doug Drake,Marty Reilly EXCELLENCELAKE ERIE REGION Barb Noonan DISTINCTIONSTATEN ISLAND REGION Frank Nathanson DISTINCTIONNORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE REGION David Devine MERITGREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS REGION Michael Gill EXCELLENCEMOUNTAINEER REGION Larry Downs MERITNORTH CAROLINA REGION David Devine EXCELLENCE (MWM)NORTH CAROLINA REGION Adam Oaks EXCELLENCE (MWM)CAPE FEAR CHAPTER NORTH CAROLINA REGION Rick Shoestock MERITCATAWBA VALLEY CHAPTER PENNSYLVANIA DELAWARE VALLEY REGION Larry Neusch DISTINCTIONGETTYSBURG REGION Zachery Engle MERITGOLDEN TRIANGLE REGION Sean O'neill MERITHERSHEY REGION Lisa Schirato EXCELLENCELOWER BUCKS REGION Charles Updike MERITPENNSYLVANIA DUTCH REGION Shirley Brown MERITPOCONO REGION Rita Rutherford DISTINCTIONPOTTSTOWN REGION Steve Stastny MERITSCRANTON REGION John Walker MERITSUSQUEHANNOCK REGION Edward G.Frey MERITWAYNE-PIKE REGION Mark Golding MERITWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGION Mark DeFloria DISTINCTIONRHODE ISLAND WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK REGION Calvin Stafford MERITTENNESSEE BATTLEFIELD REGION Thomas S. Tomlinson MERITCHICKAMAUGA REGION Donna Gibson EXCELLENCEEAST TENNESSEE REGION Rick Lay EXCELLENCETEXAS CENTRAL TEXAS REGION Warren Kodosky MERITDEEP EAST TEXAS REGION Merry Thompson MERITRIO GRANDE VALLEY REGION George Winget MERITTEXAS REGION Jeff Cason MERITVIRGINIA BULL RUN REGION Mike Jones EXCELLENCE (MWM)HISTORIC FREDERICKSBURG REGION Susan Blair DISTINCTIONHISTORIC VIRGINIA PENINSULA REGION Elaine Tarr EXCELLENCE (MWM)ROANOKE VALLEY REGION Rocky Sink EXCELLENCE (MWM)TIDEWATER REGION Robert Stein EXCELLENCE (MWM)WAYNESBORO-STAUNTON REGION Doris Stone MERITWISCONSIN WISCONSIN REGION Jan Kamholtz EXCELLENCENON-GEOGRAPHICAL BRASS-NICKEL TOURING REGION Judy Edwards EXCELLENCE (MWM)CANADA ONTARIO REGION Kim Sommers EXCELLENCE (MWM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ive had a couple of emails asking for info on what is evaluated for awards so I've copied the info from my March post for info -first, each site linked to the AACA National site is evaluated by the AACA Internet Committee. The review is a year-long process that includes many site visits by committee members to evaluate them. Here are some of the areas we consider to be important:- Functionality and ease of use- Originality and creativity - Presentation, graphics, design and appeal - Content including a calendar of events, promotion of activities, promotion of AACA, articles, activity reports, photos, club info, etc.- Timeliness of content and currency of info.- Interest to the membership and prospective members. - Value to the membership and prospective members. - Is the Webmaster clearly identified and able to be contacted?- Are the officers of the club identified and able to be contacted?There needs to be a way to easily join, or to participate in activities, and it is important to have links to AACA, the Junior's Page, etc. In short, a good web site mirrors a good newsletter. It must be current, active, and of considerable value in serving the membership, encouraging participation and must also serve as a recruiting tool for prospective members. You don't need to register in advance to participate in the review process. Everyone receiving an award of Excellence is also considered for the Master Web Master Award. Take the time to look at the many wonderful sites linked to the National AACA page and you'll get plenty of ideas.A couple of additional thoughts, the best sites are very active, always current and help create a welcoming feeling that encourages participation and camraderie. A good web site should be much more than a "billboard" advertisement or a repository for your club history. Lastly, Id like to remind everyone that being able to contact representatives of your club is essential. We evaluated several sites during the year where contact was virtually impossible.good luck in the coming year and thanks to all web masters for the hard work you do promoting your regions, chapters and AACA.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmb67 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Terry:Thanks for the listing. Now the question I have is where do I get logo to use on our web site. Is it someplace on the AACA web site or do I contact Peter G to get a copy of the Award of Distinction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Terry, Got a question for you. I know the judging process is a year long process but when to when is actually considered the year. Committee members possibly change in Feb. but I know you need some time before the annual meeting to determine the winners and get the awards. So is the year really more like Feb. to Dec. or something along that lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Thats about the time frame we have to work with. The bulk of the decisions are made by early Dec but there is ongoing discussion right up until near the end of the year. We need to stay on the schedule with National Awards and allow enough lead-time for Philly preparations. Most committees like Internet, newsletter, etc have some members who contiue into the next year (I've been involved for several years) so that provides continuity.Let me know if I can be of any help.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Thanks Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmb67 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Terry:Just wanted to say thank you to you and the Internet Committee for the award. Both came in the mail yesterday. It was for the Capitol City Chapter and the Central Chapter, both from Minnesota. Also thanks for including the award on a disk so it could be uploaded on the sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 And thanks to all you hardworking webmasters who do such a great job keeping the membership informed and helping AACA to grow. Pat Buckley up at AACA HQ deserves the credit for coming up with the idea about providing the logo that you can use on the website. We used to send them out as paper clip-art, but hey, this is the age of technology! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moepar Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I like the award being on a disk now! Much cleaner to directly load into the computer. Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Debby Soucia Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I think it was a lot better then scanning it in. I added it to my news letter and I think it's better. Thanks for making it easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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